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Managing our beaches during spring and summer
All news
We expect to see lots of people out enjoying the warm weather at our harbourside beaches and parks throughout spring and summer.
We will be monitoring numbers at our popular beaches and parks to avoid overcrowding and help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Published 1 September 2021
Woollahra Council App provides faster, more efficient service delivery for residents
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Download our new App for fast, easy access to Council services anytime, anywhere.
Published 2 August 2021
30 minute free parking for metered spaces
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We've introduced 30 minute free ticketed parking in metered spaces in the Double Bay and Paddington commercial centres to help support our local small businesses.
Published 1 October 2020
How to look fashionable without harming the planet
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Local eco-friendly fashion business owners share their tips on how we can still look stylish and on trend while being mindful of our impact on the environment.
Published 30 September 2020
$120,000 in grants to support local initiatives
Community
Read about the local projects we're supporting this year through our Community and Cultural, Environmental and Placemaking Grants.
Published 16 September 2020
Spring School Holidays
Community
Even though we cannot run our regular school holiday activities, we do have online events available.
Published 15 September 2020
Dementia Action Week – 21-27 September 2020
Community
In conjunction with the Woollahra Dementia Alliance we are hosting two free events during Dementia Action Week.
Published 14 September 2020
Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Youth Photographic Award & Short Film Prize
Arts & Culture
More than 200 photo and short film entries were submitted by students from nine eastern suburbs high schools for the annual competition, now in its 27th year.
Published 14 September 2020
Would you know what to do during an emergency?
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We know emergencies can happen at any time, any place and without warning. Would you know what to do when one strikes?
Published 28 August 2020
New pop-up cycleway planned from Rose Bay to Bondi Beach
Community
The NSW Government has announced plans for a new pop-up cycleway from Rose Bay to Bondi Beach to give the local community more safe travel options during COVID-19.
Published 26 August 2020
Further relief for local small businesses impacted by COVID-19
All news
We've extended a range of relief measures for local small businesses to help ease the ongoing economic impacts of COVID-19.
Published 26 August 2020
New multi-purpose courts open at Christison Park
Community
There are now even more opportunities for sports and recreation in our local area thanks to a court upgrade at Christison Park in Vaucluse.
Published 25 August 2020
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